Aquanox 2 Preview

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By Andrew Burnes

Games Domain keeps chucking out decent previews and today they focus their attentions on Aquanox 2, an underwater blaster with some natty graphics:

Cue a sprawling adventure spread over roughly 45 missions, throughout which you'll pilot 4 different ship types and confront pirates, nefarious criminals, mercenaries and more, who pilot 50 different vessels of their own. Given that scenarios are offered in a branching tree format and numerous secondary objectives and bonus goals may be pursued as well, it's a journey our intrepid protagonist may soon regret.

Between combat encounters, which handle in a lightweight, arcade style turn n' burn format (as in the original outing), you'll explore striking underwater cities. Hotspots highlight shops, NPC dwellings and shops where upgrades such as torpedo, gun and armour enhancements can be purchased. It's here you encounter much more personable characters than ever before, and should first become immersed in the proceedings.